Fred Van Eps

Fred Van Eps (December 30, 1878 – November 22, 1960) was an American banjoist and banjo maker. The "Van Eps Recording Banjo" was a well-known model until 1930. He was the father of jazz guitarist George Van Eps.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 30, 1878 (Somerville), Died November 22, 1960 (Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1903 - 1936

Roles Represented in DAHR: banjo, arranger, composer, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 180 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 19470 10-in. 7/26/1911 Irish hearts Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 19471 10-in. 7/26/1911 Pearl of the harem Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 19663 10-in. 11/15/1911 The white wash man Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 19664 10-in. 11/15/1911 Ahoy! My lads! Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 38103 10-in. 7/1/1912 When Uncle Joe plays a rag on his old banjo Arthur Collins Male vocal solo, with banjo and orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 38533 10-in. 1/3/1913 Omena Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 38620 10-in. 2/6/1913 Whipped cream Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 39007 10-in. 9/6/1913 Junk man rag Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 39008 10-in. 9/6/1913 Morse medley Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 45897 10-in. 7/30/1915 Lost arrow Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 45898 10-in. 7/30/1915 Mañana Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 46486 10-in. 3/10/1916 Pearl of the harem Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 46487 10-in. 3/10/1916 Irish hearts Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 46488 10-in. 3/10/1916 The motor march Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 46663 10-in. 3/25/1916 Hill and dale Van Eps Trio Instrumental trio instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 46664 10-in. 3/25/1916 Daly's reel Van Eps Trio Instrumental trio instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 46858 10-in. 6/19/1916 Welcome, honey, to your old plantation home Peerless Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra and banjo instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 47198 10-in. 11/29/1916 Southern medley, part 1 Fred Van Eps Banjo solo instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 47199 10-in. 11/29/1916 Southern medley Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo, arranger  
Columbia 47245 10-in. 12/19/1916 Swanee River Carroll Clark ; Fred Van Eps Male vocal solo, with banjo and orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 47246 10-in. 12/19/1917 Nellie was a lady Carroll Clark Male vocal solo, with banjo and orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 77890 10-in. 6/14/1918 Kee-to-kee Dan Boudini ; Fred Van Eps Banjo and piano accordion duet instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 77910 10-in. 6/21/1918 Coon band contest Dan Boudini ; Fred Van Eps Banjo and piano accordion duet instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 78551 10-in. 7/8/1919 Policy king march Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
Columbia 78558 10-in. 7/9/1919 Darkies' awakening Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, with orchestra instrumentalist, banjo  
(Results 76-100 of 180 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Van Eps, Fred," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106558.

Van Eps, Fred. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106558.

"Van Eps, Fred." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106558

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LCNAR: Van Eps, Fred, 1878-1960 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92055676

Wikidata: Fred Van Eps - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3896133

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MusicBrainz: Fred Van Eps - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/66f90e07-1a32-4886-aa8b-27d60a7d16ea

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